US Popularity Rank: 5446

Origin: German

Meaning: Awe-inspiring, noble

Ado means “awe-inspiring, noble” and is a boy’s name of German origin. It may also be a diminutive of the names Adam, Adolf, and Adalhard. With its origins in Germanic heritage, the name Ado is also a shortened version of several names that incorporate the element adal, representing nobility. Ado is also an English word that means “fuss, concern, or time wasted due to trivialities or troubles.” It is often used in phrases like “without much ado,” and is famously in the title of the Shakespearean play, Much Ado About Nothing. If you want a name that avoids unnecessary fuss, Ado is a delightfully simple choice for your little one.